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NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE
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NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN
AGRICULTURE
(Rules & Guidelines)
Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
(Department of Agricultural Research and Education)
Government of India
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NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE
(Rules & Guidelines)
Introduction:
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research under Department of Agricultural
Research and Education, Govt. of India as the national apex organization has been contributing to the productivity enhancement and diversification of Indian agriculture,
with its programmes and activities in research, education and frontline extension. The comprehensive initiatives of the National Agricultural Research and Education System
have enabled science-led and technology-driven growth and development of agriculture in the country, with continuous involvement of the members of farming community. With a view to address the emerging challenges of national resource
management, input use efficiency, impact of climate change, diversification, post-harvest losses, improving farmers’ incomes and improve efficiency at different stages
of ‘seed to market’, various approaches have been adopted by the system, with desired accomplishments.
To recognize the contributions as well as to stimulate further efforts, the DARE/ICARhas instituted different categories of awards. DARE/ICAR acknowledges
the outstanding contributions of Institutions, AIRCPs, KVKs, Scientists, Women Scientists, Students and Innovative Farmers every year by giving away cash award, citation and certificate. The awards initiated in 1956, have been reviewed periodically
to expand the categories and value of awards for both, individual and institutional excellence following changes in the context and approach by encompassing more
disciplines as well as bringing into fore the importance of teaching and extension along with research which are an integral part of the national agricultural system. It is in this context that the ICAR award scheme is continuously revisited with the
experience of the scheme over the years, inputs from various Judging Committees and the Committees constituted for the purpose by revising the scope of earlier
awards and instituting new awards.With this in view, a new award ‘Haldhar Organic Farmer Award’ was instituted to promote organic farming in the country from 2015.KVK Award has been subsumed into a new award Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay
Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar initiated by the Govt. to promote healthy competition among Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at
National level for application of science and technology in agriculture from 2016. To recognize the contributions of marginal, small and landless farmers for developing sustainable integrated models of farming, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya
Krishi Puruskar has been initiated from 2016. The guidelines for ICAR- Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award have also been revised suitably to also include nominations by various
competent authorities besides application by the eligible candidates. These national awards are open to researchers across the institutions and organizations, including overseas. It is expected that this would provide a platform for acknowledging the
contributions of researchers, teachers, extension specialists, farmers and students associated with agriculture alike, as also kindling interest in them towards taking on
to newer and bigger challenges facing the Indian agriculture. These awards and recognitions are also targeted at generating the spirit of healthy competition among
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colleagues to strive for excellence in their respective fields in Agriculture and allied disciplines.
Recently, ICAR has undertaken an activity of consolidation of Awards Instituted
by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under Department of Agricultural Research and Education, in pursuance of communication to this affect received from Home Secretary requesting all Central Govt. Departments for transforming the entire
ecosystem of awards conferred by the Government of India for building credibility and trust by focusing on merit, objectivity, transparency, people-participation, simplicity,
efficiency and use of technology along-with a few suggestions wherein it was desired to prioritize and bring down the total number of awards as well as the number of the awards per category to an optimal level to enhance the stature as well as the
credibility of the awards. Accordingly, the proposal was developed for the consolidation of ICAR Awards which was discussed and finalized at the highest level in
DARE/ICAR after in-depth consultations. The proposal has also been approved by the Competent Authority of DARE/ICAR.
ICAR shall now host 16 awards in 4 major National Award Categories as under:
National Award for Excellence for Agricultural Institutions:
1.1 Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2020: To recognize
outstanding performance by the ICAR institutes, DUs of ICAR, CAUs and State Agricultural Universities, 3 Awards of Rs. 10.00 lakh each, Citation, Certificate and a
Shield shall be given to two ICAR Institutes/NRC/Project Directorates/ National Bureaus (one large and one small Institute each) and one State Agricultural University/DU/CAU. Applications/Nominations must be submitted in the
recommended format and should be duly authenticated/forwarded by the competent forwarding/Nominating authority. Self-nomination by the Director/ Vice
Chancellor supported by proper documentary evidence of the achievements claimed, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-1).
1.2 Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project Award, 2020: To incentivize the outstanding performance of AICRPs in terms of
linkages and research output and its impact, one annual award of Rs. 3.00 lakh (Rs. 2.00 lakh for the main coordinating unit and Rs. 1.00 lakh for the best coordinating Centre) in cash, Citation, Certificate and a plaque shall be given to the
selected AICRP(s). All the AICRPs, which have been in operation for at least 10 years can apply for the award. Applications/Nominations must be submitted in the
recommended format and should be duly authenticated/forwarded by the competent forwarding/Nominating authority who may give a clear-cut recommendation regarding the most significant achievements made by the AICRP
and the best coordinating Centre identified for the award. Self-nominations by the Project Coordinators supported by proper documentary evidence of the
achievements claimed, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).
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1.3 Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Krishi Vigyan Protshahan Puraskar 2020: This award has been instituted to promote healthy competition among Krishi
Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at National Level for application of science and technology in agriculture. All KVKs are eligible for the award. Three awards at National level
shall be given with total prize money of Rs.25.0 lakh (I-Rs.10.00 Lakhs, II-Rs.8.00 Lakhs, III-Rs.7.00 Lakhs) besides Shield, Certificate and Citation. The designated nominating authority may submit the applications/nominations in the
recommended format after authentication and giving clear-cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned KVK. Self-
nomination by KVK Coordinator supported by proper documentary evidence of the achievements claimed, shall also be accepted. (Category of Award: A-2)
2: National Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research
2.1: ICAR Norman Borlaug Award: ICAR-Norman Borlaug Award has been instituted to recognize the outstanding achievements of a scientist, who may have provided a breakthrough in the field of agriculture and created high potential value
for the future transformation of the Agricultural sector in the country. Frequency of this award is once every 5 years. All Indian Scientists working in any discipline of
agricultural and allied sciences having reasonable time left for superannuation and not necessarily confined to National Agricultural Research System with original
path-breaking research output are eligible. The nominations for the awards shall be submitted in the prescribed pro-forma. The award carries a cash prize of Rs.10.00 lakh besides Memento, Certificate and Citation. Apart from this, the selected
scientist would be given a research contingency grant of Rs.30.00 lakh per year for carrying out challenge research project in an area identified mutually by the
scientist and the ICAR, which will have specified objectives and goals. Grant would be admissible for a maximum of five years, subject to annual review and favorable recommendation by a committee of experts set up for the project. (Category of
Award: A-1).
2.2: Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences, 2020: This Award is open to Agricultural Scientists who may have made outstanding contributions in research in agricultural and allied sciences & is
basically aimed at incentivizing the excellence in agricultural research. A total of four awards, one in each broad discipline categories, viz; Crop & Horticultural
Sciences, Animal & Fisheries Sciences, Natural Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering and Social Sciences are to be given annually. Each award carries a cash prize of Rs. 5.00 lakh in addition to the Memento, Certificate &
Citation given annually. All Indian scientists engaged in agricultural research and overseas Indian scientists working in the areas relevant to Indian agriculture are
eligible. Competent forwarding/nominating authority may give precise statement of the most significant contributions made by the concerned scientist along with a clear-cut recommendation. Besides, self-nomination by the outstanding scientists,
supported by proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-1).
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2.3: Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award, 2020: This award is given to talented young scientists to recognize their outstanding original
research contribution. A total of four awards, one in each broad discipline categories, viz; Crop & Horticultural Sciences, Animal & Fisheries Sciences, Natural
Resources Management & Agricultural Engineering and Social Sciences are given annually under this award. An individual award of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash and a challenge project for three years with budgetary provision of Rs.10.00 lakh per
year+ Rs. 5.00 lakh for foreign training (upto 3 months), if deemed necessary by the ICAR is given in this award besides Certificate & Citation. The challenge project
and foreign training will be administered/monitored by the concerned subject matter Division of ICAR. All young scientists who possess a doctoral degree and are below forty years of age (on 1st January 2020) and hold a regular teaching,
research, extension education job in the ICAR-SAU system of institutions and engaged in research in agricultural and allied sciences for at least five years
continuously are eligible. Nominations/Applications may be submitted in the recommended format by the designated nominating/forwarding authority who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made
by the nominated scientist. Besides, self-nomination by the outstanding scientists, supported by proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of
Award: A-2).
2.4: Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist Award, 2020: This Award is exclusively meant for individual Women Scientists. One award shall be given annually to recognize the excellence by the outstanding Indian Woman
Scientist in any of the core areas of agricultural research. All women scientists engaged in research in agricultural and allied subjects /extension in a recognized
institution within and outside ICAR/NARS are eligible for this award. The award consists of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash, Certificate & Citation. Nominations/Applications may be submitted in the recommended format. The nominating/forwarding
authority may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned woman scientist. Besides, self-nomination by
the outstanding scientists, supported by proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).
2.5: Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences, 2020: In order to promote high quality
doctoral thesis research in priority/frontier areas of agriculture and allied sciences, ICAR has instituted Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences. The award, given annually, shall
comprise of 4 awards (From Crop/Horticulture, Natural Resources Management/Agricultural Engineering, Animal/ Fisheries Sciences, and Social
Sciences) of Rs. 50,000/-in cash, Citation, Certificate and silver medal (gold polished) each for the outstanding original doctoral research work in agriculture and allied sciences. This award is meant exclusively for the doctoral thesis related
to agricultural sciences from Indian Universities. The Ph.D. degree/provisional degree for this award must have been awarded during the year preceding the year
of the award i.e. 2019. Applicant must have evidence of publication of at least 2 good research papers from his/ her doctoral research work in the form of published
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paper/ certificate of acceptance in a reputed journal having NAAS rating of ≥ 6. Applications/Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format together
with a copy of the Doctoral Thesis duly authenticated and forwarded by the competent forwarding/nominating authority who may give clear cut
recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned scholar. Self-nomination by the outstanding scholars, with proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).
3. National Award for Application of Agricultural Technologies
3.1 Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team
Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences,2020: ICAR has constituted the
Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences to recognize, encourage and promote the
interdisciplinary research in the country. One award (across all streams of agricultural sciences) would be given annually. All agricultural scientists engaged in interdisciplinary team research in India in the specified subject areas are eligible.
The team must have scientist-level representation from a minimum of three well-recognized disciplines. They must have been working on an integrated research
project dealing with an inherently interdisciplinary problem in a system based, problem solving mode. The award is not limited to National Agricultural Research
System (NARS) and Agricultural Scientists outside NARS are also eligible. Award would carry a cash prize of Rs. 5.0 besides, Memento, Certification and Citation. Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format and should be duly
authenticated and forwarded by the competent forwarding authority who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the
team of scientists. Self-nomination by the leaders of outstanding team of scientists, duly supported by proper documentary evidence, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).
3.2 Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for Outstanding Research in Tribal Farming
Systems, 2020: The award is primarily meant for any person or team (with two or three associates, if any) engaged in applied research and its applications in tribal areas of the country aimed at improving the biological resources and livelihoods or
in original work directly applicable to tribal farming system. One award with the value of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash, Memento, Certificate and Citation + provision of
equal amount for study on related subject in geographical area of work shall be given for a year. Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format and should be duly authenticated and forwarded by the competent forwarding authority
who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned scientist/team. Besides, self-nomination by
the outstanding scientists, supported by proper documentary evidence in support of the claimed achievements, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).
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3.3 Swami Sahajanand Saraswati Outstanding Extension Scientist Award, 2020: This award is exclusively meant for individual extension scientist/teacher for
excellence in agricultural extension methodology and education work. One individual award is to be given annually which consist of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash,
Certificate and Citation. The award has been assigned across the disciplines in agriculture & allied sciences. Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format and should be duly authenticated and forwarded by the competent
forwarding authority who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned scientist. Besides, self-nomination
by the outstanding scientists, with proper documentary evidence in support of the claimed achievements, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).
3.4 Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research Application in Dry Land Farming Systems, 2020:Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research
Application in Dry Land Farming Systems is given annually to promote outstanding research and application in dry land farming systems & water conservation. One award is given which consists of Rs.1.00 lakh in cash, Memento, Certificate and
Citation. All agricultural and allied scientists engaged in research/ technology application work in dry land farming in India are eligible for the award. The award
is also open to inter-disciplinary team of the scientists consisting of up to six scientists. Applications must be submitted in the recommended format and should
be duly authenticated and forwarded by the competent forwarding authority who may give clear cut recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the concerned scientist. Besides, self-nomination by the outstanding
teams of scientists, with proper documentary evidence in support of the claimed achievements, shall also be permitted. (Category of Award: A-2).
4. National Award for Innovations and Technology Development by Farmers
4.1 Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar /Jagjivan Ram Innovative Farmer Award, 2020: To recognize the outstanding contributions of innovative farmers for
initiatives in development adoption, modification and dissemination of improved technology and practices for increased income with sustainability, 3 annual national awards are instituted with cash prize of Rs.1.00 lakh each besides Memento,
Certificate & Citation + equal amount of travel grants across the country to promote his achievement are given to farmers at national level. Designated
nominating/ forwarding authorities may nominate the farmers in their respective areas of jurisdiction and submit the duly completed and authenticated nomination to the Council. Nominating authority may provide a clear-cut recommendation
highlighting the contributions made by the nominee and giving full justification for the nomination. (Category of Award: A-2).
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4.2 N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified Agriculture, 2020: To recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified agriculture, one
annual award of Rs.1.00 lakh in in cash besides Memento, Certificate & Citation in aspects related to the Diversification of Agriculture is given. Designated
nominating/ forwarding authorities may nominate the farmers in their respective areas of jurisdiction and submit the duly completed and authenticated nomination to the Council. All farmers selected for ICAR Awards earlier and meeting the
criteria of this award are also eligible. Nominating authority may provide a clear-cut recommendation highlighting the contributions made by the nominee and giving full
justification for the nomination. (Category of Award: A-2). 4.3 Haldhar Organic Farmer Award, 2020: To recognize outstanding contribution
of organic farmers ICAR has instituted an award titled Haldhar Organic Farmer Award. The award is annual in nature and carries cash award of Rs.1,00,000/-
(Rupees One Lakh only) besides Memento, Certificate & Citation. Any organic certified farmer/ grower in organic farming and related activities in field crops/ horticultural crops/ medicinal crops/ milk production etc., with an experience of 5
years in organic farming including certification period is eligible. Nominations must be submitted in the recommended format and should be duly authenticated and
forwarded by the competent forwarding authority who may give clear-cut recommendation highlighting the contributions made by the nominee and giving full
justification for the nomination. (Category of Award: A-2). 4.4. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar, 2020: To
recognize the contributions of marginal, small and landless farmers for developing sustainable integrated models of farming, the ICAR has instituted Pandit Deendayal
Upadhyay Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar annually. Three awards comprising of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) besides Memento, Certificate & Citation are to be given annually. Nominating authority may put on record a clear-cut
recommendation highlighting the contributions made by the nominee and giving full justification for the nomination. (Category of Award: A-2).
It has further been decided to discontinue or merge 7 existing awards with other
ICAR/GOI awards. The media plan and the other details for operationalization of the
awards are as under:
i) Communications inviting suitable nominations shall be sent to All the Research Institutes/ Agricultural Universities/ Science Academies/ IITs/IIMs/ Secretaries of DBT, DST, Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Rural
Development, Food Processing Industries of Central Government and all the concerned State Government Departments besides Commissioners of
Agriculture/ Horticulture & Animal Husbandry, GOI. ii) Awards shall be advertised in newspapers besides being hosted on ICAR & All
Institute Websites.
iii) The empowered Award Committees with a renowned domain expert as Chairman and other 4-5 eminent subject matter specialists as members
constituted at the level of Secretary, DARE & DG, ICAR shall scrutinize the online applications/nominations and submit the proceedings along with the
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recommendations on the award winners under the confidential cover for the approval of the Hon’ble Minister.
iv) The Awards shall be given during the Foundation Day of ICAR on 16th July or other important occasions every year in a befitting Award Ceremony by the
President of India/ Vice President of India/ PM of India/ President ICAR or other high dignitaries.
v) The contributions of each individual awardee will be highlighted in media
including Newspapers/ Face book page/ Websites/ Television and Radio. vi) Nominations by other eligible nominating persons/agencies, self-nominations by
the eligible candidates/ institutions may also be accepted. The awards shall be widely publicized through press & media including ICAR website/ face book page and newspapers and Television media. Nominations shall be invited
during December-January-February each year.
NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN AGRICULTURE - OVERVIEW
DARE/ ICAR, Govt. of India has instituted 16 awards in 4 broad categories viz;
National Award of Excellence for Agricultural Institutions (3 Awards), National Award
for Excellence in Agriculture Research (5 awards), National Award for Application of
Agricultural Technologies (4 Awards) and National Award for Innovations and
Technology Development by Farmers (4 awards).
Each award provides individual prizes specified to a subject area/theme relevant to
the motto of the award. The different awards, number of prizes under each award,
cash amount for each prize and frequency are given in the following table.
Table: A summary description of ICAR Awards
S. No. Name of Award No. of
Prizes
Amount/ Prize (Rs.) Frequency
I National Award of Excellence for Agricultural Institutions
1. Sardar Patel
Outstanding ICAR
Institution Award
3 Cash award of
Rs.10,00,000, Shield,
Certificate, Citation and
Trophy.
Annual
(there will be a
cooling off
period of 5 years
for the award-
winning
institutions)
2. ICAR-Chaudhary Devi
Lal Outstanding All
India Coordinated
Research Project
(AICRP) Award
1 Cash Award of
Rs.3,00,000 (Rs. 2 Lakh
for main coordinating unit
+ Rs.1 Lakh for best
center), Shield, Certificate
& Citation.
Annual
(there will be a
cooling off
period of 5 years
for the award
winning AICRPs)
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3. ICAR-Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyay
Rashtriya Krishi
Vigyan Protshahan
Puraskar (National)
3
3 Awards to be given
nationally
(I Rs 10.0 Lakhs
II Rs. 8.0 Lakhs
III: Rs. 7.00 Lakhs),
Shield, Certificate &
Citation
Annual (there
will be a cooling
off period of 5
years for the
award winning
KVKs)
II. National Award for Excellence in Agricultural Research
1. ICAR-Norman Borlaug
Award
1 Cash award of
Rs.10,00,000 +
Rs.30,00,000 per year for
five years as research
contingency grant,
Memento, Certificate &
Citation
Once in 5 years
2. ICAR-Rafi Ahmed
Kidwai Award for
Outstanding Research
in Agricultural
Sciences
4 (One each
in Crop of
Horticultural
Sciences,
Natural
Resources
Management
and
Agricultural
Engineering,
Animal and
Fisheries
Sciences and
Social
Science
categories
respectively)
Cash Award of Rs.
5,00,000, Memento,
Certificate & Citation
Annual
3. ICAR-Lal Bahadur
Shastri Outstanding
Young Scientist
Award
4 (One each
in Crop of
Horticultural
Sciences,
Natural
Resources
Management
and
Agricultural
Engineering,
Animal and
Fisheries
Sciences and
Social
Science
categories
respectively)
Cash award of Rs.
1,00,000 + (Rs. 10 Lakh
per year for project + Rs.
5 Lakh for 3 months
foreign training),
Memento, Certificate &
Citation
Annual
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4. ICAR-Panjabrao
Deshmukh
Outstanding Woman
Scientist Award
1 Cash award of
Rs.1,00,000, Memento,
Certificate& Citation
Annual
5. ICAR-Jawaharlal
Nehru Award for
Outstanding Doctoral
Thesis Research in
Agricultural and Allied
Sciences
4 (One each
in Crop of
Horticultural
Sciences,
Natural
Resources
Management
and
Agricultural
Engineering,
Animal and
Fisheries
Sciences and
Social
Science
categories
respectively)
Cash award of Rs.50,000,
Certificate, Citation & Gold
Medal
Annual
III. National Award for Application of Agricultural Technologies
1. Nanaji Deshmukh
ICAR Award for
Outstanding
Interdisciplinary
Team Research in
Agricultural and Allied
Sciences
1 (One best
team across
all streams
to be
awarded
each year).
Cash Award of Rs.
5,00,000, Memento,
Certificate & Citation
Annual
2. ICAR-Fakhruddin Ali
Ahmed Award for
Outstanding Research
in Tribal Farming
Systems
1 Cash award of Rs.
1,00,000 + (Rs. 1 Lakh for
study on related subject
area), Memento,Certificate
& Citation
Annual
3. ICAR-Swami
Sahajanand
Saraswati
Outstanding
Extension Scientist
Award
1 Cash Award of Rs.
1,00,000,
Memento,Certificate &
Citation
Annual
4. ICAR-Vasantrao Naik
Award for
Outstanding Research
and Application in
Dryland Farming
Systems
1 Cash award of Rs
1,00,000,
Memento,Certificate &
Citation
Annual
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IV. National Award for Innovations and Technology
Development by Farmers
1. ICAR-Jagjivan Ram
Abhinav Kisan
Puruskar/ Jagjivan
Ram Innovative
Farmer Award
3 3 Cash awards of Rs.
1,00,000, Memento,
Certificate & Citation.
Annual
2. ICAR-N. G. Ranga
Farmer Award for
Diversified Agriculture
1 Cash award of Rs.
1,00,000, Memento
Certificate& Citation
Annual
3. ICAR- Haldhar
Organic Farmer
Award
1 Cash Award of Rs.
1,00,000,
MementoCertificate&
Citation
Annual
4. ICAR-Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyay
Antyodaya Krishi
Puruskar
3
3 Cash awards of Rs.
1,00,000, Memento,
Certificate & Citation.
Annual
The application /nomination form, eligibility criteria, evaluation procedures and
evaluation criteria are available in details with the guidelines of each award in the
subsequent chapters of the book.
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal mails
to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on the
Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16thJuly following the year of award or on any other
important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee shall give presentations on achievements before an audience
consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists besides other
invitees.
The achievements of the awardee institution shall be publicized widely through
press and electronic media and other communication channels.
TA/DA to the awardees shall be paid by the ICAR.
The awards will be administered by the ICAR through Award Cell of ICAR headed
by Assistant Director General (Technical Coordination).
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I. National Awards of Excellence for Agricultural
Institutions
1). Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award.
2. Sponsor: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
3. Objectives of the Award: To recognize outstanding performance by the ICAR institutes, DUs of ICAR,
CAU and State Agricultural Universities To provide incentive for outstanding institutional/University performance
To promote a sense of institutional pride in achievements
4. Nature of the Award
An individual award under the award consists of Rs. 10,00,000 in cash, a citation and a plaque for SAUs and DUs and for other ICAR Institutes.
A total of three individual awards have been provided. The three awards will be
given to the following three categories of institutions.
State/Central
Agricultural Universities and
Deemed Universities of ICAR
One award
ICAR Research Institutes
One sanctioned for large institutes (sanctioned scientific cadre strength more than 60)
One for small institutes, NRCs and Project Directorates etc.(sanctioned scientific cadre strength up to 60)
5. Utilization of the Award Money:
The funds shall be used by the Institute/University for institution building activities
including, for supporting participation of faculty in training/Seminar/Symposium in India or overseas, for the establishment/development of its staff welfare
programmes, for providing assistance to Ph.D students for participation in Seminar/training in India or any other activity decided by the Board of
Management or IMC of the Institution.
6. Frequency: Once a year
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7. Eligibility Criteria
All the ICAR DUs, Research institutes, Project Directorates, National Research
Centres, National Bureaus, the Central Agricultural Universities and the State Agricultural Universities are eligible. The institution applying for the award must be in existence for at least 10 years. The award-winning institutions will not be
eligible to apply for this award for the next 5 years.
8. Administration of the Award A Judging Committee of 6 members, including the DG, ICAR as Chairman and at least one member from outside NARS and other Members appointed by the DG,
ICAR as per details given below shall evaluate all the applications, identify the award-winning institution and make appropriate recommendations to the Council.
Composition of the Sardar Patel Award Committee
DG, ICAR - Chairman Expert Crops and Horticultural Sciences - Member
Expert, Livestock and Fisheries Sciences - Member Expert, Agricultural Education, Extension and Social Sciences - Member
Expert, Agricultural Engineering/NRM - Member Expert outside NARES -Member
9. Evaluation Criteria The Organizational profile of the institution, its mandate and its translation
into programmes. /Activities. The relevance and priority of each programme(Research, Teaching for
university and extension education) allocation of manpower, infrastructure
and operational funds The principal output of each programme relative to the allocation of
resources and the scientific/technological/socio-economic potential of the outputs in meeting the specified objectives of the programme
The overall impact of the institution’s programmes
For DUs and SAUs student performance at JRF, SRF, GATE, ARS and other National tests/Examination during the last five years
Placement of students Student Awards/Recognition at National level Resource mobilization and utilization efficiency indices viz: External funding
through Projects, resource generated through sale of produce/products/expertise; Staff position, and other indices that may more
accurately reflect the performance of the institution Extent and quality of functional interaction with other relevant institutions,
organizations and line departments as reflected through MoUs, collaborative
publications, etc. Faculty Awards and Recognitions at National and International level. Please
do not include Society and Poster Awards
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National/ International Leadership status achieved in specific fields of scientific/technological/ educational/ training endeavor
Significant publications. Research publications in journals having NAAS rating of 6.0 and above.
Any other significant contribution.
Evaluation Proforma: Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institute Award
(Year):(5 years including the period of award)
Name (Sr. No). of Institute/University
Criteria Relative score
Number & Quality of publications 15
Resource generation 10
Awards & recognition 15
Most significant Output/ Outcome 35
Technologies Licensed/commercialized 10
Infrastructure Developed 05
Capacity building efforts 10
Total 100
10. Procedure Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Febevery year. Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online.
The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-
nomination supported by matching documentary evidence will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
11. Presentation The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee Institution shall give presentations on the achievements of the
institution before an audience consisting of eminent agricultural and
nonagricultural scientists besides other invitees.
The achievements of the awardee institution shall be publicized widely through
press and electronic media and other communication channels.
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b-1) Application/Nomination Form for SAUs/ CAUs /ICARDUs
forSardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award:
1. Name of the Award:
2. Year: 3. Name of the institution with full postal and telecommunication address: 4. A concise historical account of the establishment and development;
organizational, functional and financial profile of the institution (No more than 4 pages)
5. The specific objectives, relative priority and resource allocated to the various programmes.
6. Significant outputs and outcome during last five years. (Weightage for education research and extension 35:35:30 for AU’s) (Research Institutes 70:30 for research and extension activities
A. Education:
Number of students admitted in UG, Masters and PhD programmes. (Year wise for the last 5 years)
Student Performance (Give Names and other details)
JRF (ICAR) SRF/UGC JRF/CSIR SRF
ARS GATE (with percentile of 95% and above) Overseas admissions
Civil services and other all India examinations Others(specify)
No. of Ph.D. thesis submitted No. of research papers published from PhD theses in journals with NAAS
rating 6.0 and above (List separately)
Employment/Placement of students
B. Research Significant research contributions (Not more than 10 pages) Publications other than those arising out of PhD thesis (List only those
published in Peer reviewed journals and with NAAS rating of 6.0 or more. Indicate average number of publications per scientist along with
NAAS Rating Average). Significant advance made in science/technology, Patents obtained,
Technologies developed and commercialized, Varieties developed including the breeder seed produced for each
variety.Livestock/poultry/fish varieties/breeds developed. Citation of 30 most important publications
C. Awards/Recognition (Faculty) National and International awards received
ICAR Jawahar Lal Nehru Award for Ph. D thesis
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All India Sports& Youth festivals (only 1st and 2nd awards)
D. Extension education (submit documentary evidence) Vocational training programmes organized & beneficiary & impact
Farmers covered and impact Seed and planting material/livestock germplasm (chicks/piglets)/ fish
fingerlings produced&/or distributed
E -learning material for farmer produced Extension publications (Numbers) Radio Talks and Press coverage
Innovation in Extension Education Impact of extension programmes(Indicate quantifiable indicators) Effective linkages with stake holders especially with development
departments with documentary evidence of impact Resources generated through KVKs
External funding mobilized No. of Villages and farmers covered Awards and Recognitions won by extension scientists at District/ State/
National level Success stories documented
Entrepreneurship developed List new technologies promoted and extent of adoption
7. Overall Impact: (during last five years)
Breeder Seed produced and sold.Livestock/poultry/fish germ plasm
produced &sold(year wise). Coverage of Varieties/Technology of University/ Institute
Technologies commercialized, and income generated Amount of consultancy earned Patents obtained
Resources generated through sale of produce
8. Management efficiency indicators (yearly) Externally funded projects (list and amount) Status of Accreditation Yes/No
No. of self-financing courses Is Faculty Strength in each college as per norms Yes/ No
If yes give information in the table norm and in place Total funds spent on salaries, infrastructure, equipment, civil and recurring contingencies
Internet connectivity (Band width) LAN connectivity to all colleges and hostels Yes/ No
- Connectivity level (tick mark) College/department/faculty desk Computerization status - Student activities
- Finance - Digitization of library
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9. Institutional development programmes- manpower, funds spent on major in-infrastructure and equipment (costing more than Rs.10 lakh).
10. Any other information that may reflect on the performance of the institution.
11. Copy of the most recent annual report of the institution.
12. Any other information deemed significant by the institution (in bullet form and
not more than one page).
13. Give major highlights of Institute accomplishments in 200 words that you
would like to see in the Citation of the Award, if chosen.
14. Certificate and forwarding note by the Head of the institution stating that the
Institute did not get this award during the past 5 years.
Name&Designation Signature and seal
b-2) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR Institutes other than DUs
for Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award:
1. Name of the Award: Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2. Year of Award
3. Name of the institution with full postal and telecommunication address 4. A concise historical account of the establishment and development;
organizational, functional and financial profile of the institution (Not more than 4
pages) 5. The specific objectives, relative priority and resource allocated to the various
programmes. 6. Significant outputs and outcome during last five years (Weightage for research
and extension is 80:20 for research and extension activities)
A. Research
Significant Research work done (not more than 20 pages including photographs and illustrations)
Impact of achievements in quantifiable terms to increase productivity /
profitability/sustainability Publications (List only those published in Peer reviewed journal and with NAAS
rating of 6.0 or more. Indicate average number of publications per scientist along with NAAS Rating Average)
Citation of 30 most important publications
Significant advance made in science/technology, Patents obtained,
Technologies developed and commercialized, Varieties developed including the breeder seed produced for each variety.
Livestock/poultry/fish varieties/breeds developed.
External funding mobilized
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B. Extension education (Not exceeding 8 pages) Vocational training programmes organized & beneficiary & impact
Farmers covered and impact Seed and Planting material distributed
E -learning material for farmer produced Extension publications (Numbers) Radio Talks and Press coverage Innovation in Extension Education
Impact of extension programmes(Indicate quantifiable indicators) Effective linkages with stake holders especially with development departments
with documentary evidence of impact Resources generated No. of Villages and farmers covered
Awards and Recognitions won by extension scientists at District/State/National level
Success stories documented Entrepreneurship developed List new technologies promoted and extent of adoption
7. Staff position (cadre strength and in position) 8. Budget for five years (Plan and non- plan)
9. Awards/Recognition by scientists at National level 10.Overall Impact: (during last five years)
i. Breeder Seed produced and sold.Livestock/poultry/fish germ plasm produced & sold (year wise).
ii. Area covered by varieties of institute
iii. Technologies commercialized, and income generated. iv. Consultancy money earned
v. Patents obtained. vi. Resources generated through sale of produce.
11.Management efficiency indicators (yearly)
Externally funded projects (list and amount). - Total funds spent on salaries, infrastructure, equipment, civil and
recurring contingencies,
- Internet connectivity (Band width) - LAN connectivity (Yes/ No)
Connectivity level (tick mark) department/scientist desk - Computerization status
Finance
Digitization of library
12.Institutional development programmes- manpower, funds spent on major in-infrastructure and equipment (costing more than Rs 10 lakh).
13.Any other information that may reflect on the performance of the institution
14.Copy of the most recent annual report of the institution (as Annexure)
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15.Give major highlights of your accomplishments in 200 words that you would like to see in the CITATION of award, if chosen
16. Recommendation by the Head of the institution. Name/Designation/ Signature / seal
2) ICAR- Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India
Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) Award
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research
Project (AICRP) Award
2. Sponsor of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
3. Objective of the Award
To recognize outstanding performance of the AICRP and its cooperating centres
To provide incentive for outstanding performance in terms of linkages and research
output and its
Impact.
4. Nature of the Award
The award under the award consists of Rs.3 lakh(Rs.2 lakh for the main coordinating
unit and Rs.1 lakh for the best centre) in cash, a citation and a plaque as an
institutional award for Partnership Research for most significant contribution to
agricultural productivity. Apart from Coordinating Cell, the identified outstanding
cooperating centre will also receive citation and share cash award in equal proportion.
The funds shall be used by the AICRP for institution building activities including, for supporting participation of faculty in training/Seminar/Symposium, for the establishment/development of its staff welfare programmes, or any other
activity decided by the AICRP Management.
5. Frequency: Annual
6) Eligibility
All the All India Coordinated Research Projects which have been in operation for
at least 10 years.
7) Administration of the Award
A Judging Committee of 5 members, including the Chairman, and members appointed
by the DG, ICAR as per details given below shall evaluate all the applications, identify
the award winning AICRP and make appropriate recommendations to the Council:
Composition of the Award Committee:
- DG, ICAR - Chairman
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- Expert on Crops/Horticulture Sciences - Member
- Expert on Natural Resource Management - Member
- Expert on Livestock and Fisheries Sciences –Member
- Expert on Agricultural Engineering and - Member
Post-Harvest Technology
8) Procedure:
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb every year.
Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. While
nominating, PC/PD would specifically identify the cooperating centre with good the best
performance as adjudged by the quantifiable impact. The Judging Committee will
screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to
the council along with the draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received,
no award will be awarded.
9) Evaluation Criteria:
Organization
The functional profile of the AICRP: The mandate and its translation into programmes
and activities.
Linkage
o Extent and quality of interaction and linkages with other relevant institutions,
organizations, line departments.
o National/International Leadership status achieved in specific fields of
scientific/technological/educational/ training endeavour of relevance to the mandate of
the project.
The weightage of the 60, 25 and 15 per cent would be given for output, organization
and management and linkages, respectively.
Score Chart-Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project Award (Year)
Criteria Organization -The functional
profile of the AICRP: The
mandate and its translation into
programmes and activities
Linkage - Extent and quality of
interaction and linkages with
other relevant institutions, organizations,
line departments
National/International Leadership
provided in specific fields of
scientific/technological/educational/ training endeavour
of relevance to the mandate of the
programme
Total Score
Relative
Score 60 25 15 100
10) Presentation:
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The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee Institution shall give presentations on the achievements of the
institution before an audience consisting of eminent agricultural and
nonagricultural scientists besides other invitees.
The achievements of the awardee institution shall be publicized widely through
press and electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) Award:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) Award
2. Year 3. Name of the AICRP with full postal and communication address 4. The background and functional profile of the All India Coordinated Research
Project 5. The mandate of the AICRP.
6. Staff position in AICRP scientific technical administrative and others 7. Fund provided and utilized (year-wise five yearly). 8. The relative priority of and resource allocated to the various programmes
9. The yearly principal outputs of each programme. 10. The overall impact of the programmes on generation of new
technology/production/productivity/ profitability/sustainability of the relevant agricultural systems.
11. Management efficiency indicators viz. funds generated through sale of produce/
products/ services. i. Internet connectivity at all centres with bandwidth
ii. No of scientists deputed for training c) National d) International
12. Extent and quality of interaction and linkages with its clientele relevant
persons, institutions, organizations, etc. 13. Human Resource Development programmes – manpower and other achievements:
Awards / Recognition by Staff of AICRP Objectives / targets vs. achievements made Technologies developed and their impact on increasing productivity / income
outstanding publications with NAAS rating of 6.0 and above Patents developed, commercialized and royalty earned through public-private
partnership Resources generated/centre (average)
14. Give major highlights of accomplishments made by the AICRP in 150 words citation, if chosen for award.
Signature and Seal of Project Coordinator
Certificate and forwarding note by the SMD with the justification for the recommendation
Signature and Seal
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3) ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rashtriya Krishi
Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. ICAR has constituted National award Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar to recognize the
outstanding performance of Krishi Vigyan Kendras at the Country Level.
2. The objectives of the Awards:
To promote healthy competition among Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at National Level for application of science and technology in agriculture.
To provide incentives for improving the efficiency and performance of
KVKs for espousing the cause of farming community. To promote a sense of Institutional pride among KVKs for large scale
application of scientific methods and appropriate technologies for enhanced productivity, profitability and sustainability of farming
systems.
3. Nature of Award:
Three Awards at National level (I Award for Rs 10.0 Lakhs, II Award worth
Rs. 8.0 Lakhs and III award worth Rs. 7.00 Lakhs besides Shield, Certificate &
Citationwill be given every year. The funds shall be used by the KVK for
institution building activities including, for supporting participation of faculty
in training/Seminar/Symposium, for the establishment/development of its staff welfare programmes, or any other activity decided by the KVK
Management/ Director of ATARI concerned/ DDG, Extension.
4.Frequency:Annual
5. Eligibility of KVKs for the awards:
All KVKs in the country who have the experience of working at least
seven completed years.
There will be a cooling off period of 5 years for the awardee KVKs.
The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding
entries, and make recommendations based on their objective evaluation to the council along with the draft citations.
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6. Evaluation Criteria (relative score):
The KVK will be judged based on work done during the year last 5 years
including the year of award according to the following criteria:
(i) The organizational development and proof of functioning of KVK as a knowledge and resource centre of agricultural technology (5).
(ii) Output, outcome and socio-economic impact of the various programmes and activities of the KVK on farming community (15).
(iii) The nature and quality of interaction and convergence with different stake holders of agricultural development in the district (7.5)
(iv) Publications of extension literature, popular articles, research papers and other knowledge management tools brought out by KVK staff
during the year (7.5) (v) Productivity, profitability and income enhancement of farmers as well
as their improved livelihood security (7.5) (vi) Work done on promotion of production of pulses and oilseeds in the
district (5).
(vii) Creation of job opportunities and self-employment among rural youth through skill enhancement and entrepreneurship development (7.5).
(viii) Success Stories and case studies documented (5). (ix) Mobilization of external funding,revolving fund generated, and utilized
for strengthening the KVK infrastructure and activities (5). (x) Innovations introduced in overall functioning of KVKs and execution of
different programmes (10). (xi) Production and availability of technology products/inputs to farming
community (5). (xii) Capacity development programmes conducted for the farmers during
the year for onsite production of farm inputs (5). (xiii) Mobilization of farmers for group action and development of their own
organizations (5). (xiv) Initiatives for conservation of natural resources through
improvement in soil health, water use efficiency, conservation
practices, use of organic inputs etc. (5) (xv) Awards and recognition from Government and reputed Government
and other National and International organizations (5).
7. Procedure:Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited
during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the prescribed format
will be made online. Agricultural Production Commissioners
/Secretaries/Directors of Agri./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture, Vice-Chancellors of agricultural universities/ Directors of ICAR Institutes,
renowned NGOs will identify and nominate the farmers in their area of jurisdiction and forward the authentic information to the Council. Self-
nominations backed by proper documentary evidence shall also be
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permitted. The Judging Committee will scrutinize the claims and decide the
award on merit. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
8. Presentation
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters &
personal mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation
Ceremony to be held on the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July
following the year of award or on any other important occasion as
decided by the competent authority.
The awardee KVKs shall give presentations on their achievements before
an audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural
scientists besides other invitees.
The achievements of the awardee KVKs shall be publicized widely
through press and electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for Pandit Deendayal
Upadhyay Krishi Vigyan Protshahan Puraskar
1. Name of the award applied for: Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Krishi Vigyan
Protshahan Puraskar
2. Work Performance years of the award (Five years-----from ---to ----)
3. Name of the KVK with full postal and telecommunication Address:
4. Name of the host/parent institution with full postal and.
Telecommunication address
5. Date and year of establishment of KVK
6. Indicate the brief agricultural profile including the major production
systems, socio-economic and technological problems and technological
options available in agriculture and allied sectors in responsibility of the
KVK (Not more than one page on each aspect and maximum three pages)
7. The organizational development and proof of functioning of KVK as a
knowledge and resource centre of agricultural technology.
8. Give details of the output, outcome and socio-economic impact of the
various programmes and activities of the KVK on farming community.
9. Give details of the nature and quality of interaction and convergence made
with different stake holders of agricultural development in the district.
10. Give details of various types of publications like extension literature,
popular articles, research papers and other knowledge management tools
etc. brought out by KVK staff during the period.
11. How the KVK has helped in enhancement of productivity, profitability and
income farmers as well as their improved livelihood security in the adopted
villages of the KVK? Attach relevant documentary proof.
12. Give an account of work done on promotion of production of pulses and
oilseeds.
13. Indicate the role played by KVK in creation of job opportunities and self-
employment opportunities among rural youth through skill enhancement
and entrepreneurship development.
14. Give details of the success stories and case studies documented during the
last 5 years (attach proof).
15. Give year-wise details on mobilization of external funding and Revolving
fund generated and utilized for strengthening the KVK infrastructure.
16. What innovations have been introduced in overall functioning of KVK
and execution of different programs? Give innovation wise details with
relevant proof.
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17. Give highlights of production and availability of technology products to
farming community.
18. Capacity development programmes of farmers conducted for onsite
production of farm inputs. Give yearwise details in tabular form.
19. How the KVK has mobilized farmers for group action and development
of their own organizations? Give details with proof.
20. What initiatives for conservation of natural resources have been taken
up for improvement in soil health, water use efficiency, conservation
practices, use of organic inputs etc. Give activity-wise details.
21. Awards and recognition from Government and reputed Government and other
National and International organizations.
22. Certificate by the Senior Scientist & Head of the KVK that the detailed
information related to different performance indicators as given in the
application is true.
Name
Signature with Seal
23. Nomination Certificate by the head of the Host Institution/Appropriate nominating
authority.
Name
Signature with seal
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II. National Awards for Excellence in Agricultural
Research
1) ICAR-Norman Borlaug Award
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR Norman Borlaug Award
2. Sponsorship of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New
Delhi
3. Mission Statement
To identify a scientist, who shall have provided a breakthrough for agriculture
through a new insight that has created high potential value for the future of
Agricultural Research and Development.
4. Objective
i. To recognize the elements of a genius in a scientist who has conducted path-
breaking research.
ii. To recognize, incentivize and award a scientist of truly exceptional ability and
originality of thinking.
5. Nature of the Award
This award is meant for a scientist of any discipline of agricultural and allied
sciences and not necessarily confined to NARS. The research work must be of a
rare quality and involving original thinking and path breaking in nature. The
award would be of Rs.10.00 lakh in cash. Apart from this, the selected scientist
would be given a research contingency grant of Rs.30.00 lakh per year for
carrying out research in an area identified mutually by the scientist and the
ICAR, which will have specified objectives and goals. Grant would be admissible
for a maximum of five years, subject to annual review and favorable
recommendation by a committee of agricultural and non-agricultural scientists
set up for the project. The research grant would, however, be given only if
awardees have enough and reasonable period of service left at the time of
award.
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6. Frequency of Awards: Once in five years.
7. Eligibility Criteria:
The award is open to any Indian scientist working in India who may have
enough, and reasonable period of service left at the time of award. The
applicant for this award should necessarily be nominated by the Presidents of
Science Academies, Present or Former Secretaries of Science Departments,
Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities, Directors of Research Institutes/
IITs/IIMs or any other Internationally Recognized Agricultural Scientists. The
research work should be defined by its originality in thinking, its path-breaking
nature and its high potential value for the future. The person nominated should
have made significant innovation which could have considerable socio-economic
and environmental impact. Self-nominations supported by matching
documentary evidence may also be accepted.
8. Administration of the Award:
Award judging committee will consist of 5 members and will be chaired by the
President of a Science Academy in India. DG, ICAR and at least one National
Professor will also be the members of the committee. In addition, two
members, one of whom will be from outside NARES, would be nominated by
DG, ICAR. Minimum presence necessary for holding the meeting of the award
committee would be 3 including the Chairman, DG ICAR and a member outside
NARS if Chairman of the committee is also from within NARES. Wherever
necessary; the judging committee may invite non-member experts for advice
and evaluation. Award will be given only if all the award criteria are
satisfactorily met. Post award grants administration will be monitored by
Agricultural Education Division
9. Evaluation Criteria with Relative Weightage:The Award Judging Committee
will develop suitable objective criteria, based on the following, for deciding the
award.
Conceptualization of the research work and the outcome of the research(15
marks)
Current and likely future impact of the work on science and technology in
socio-economic terms(25marks)
Nature of insight of breakthrough, along with other relevant details of
research work(20marks)
The originality of approach and thinking(10marks)
Extent of involvement of the scientist in the research vis a vis other team
member(10marks)
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Nature and quality of the publications (NAAS ratings/ international impact
factors etc along with potential socioeconomic relevance)(10marks)
ISI science citation index (5marks)
Patent(s) obtained along with specific details (5marks)
10. Procedure
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every 5 years. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The
Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. If no
outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
11. Presentation:
o The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
o The awardee scientist shall give presentation on achievements of his/her work
before an audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural
scientists and other eminent invitees.
o The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press and
electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Nomination Form for ICAR-Norman Borlaug Award
1. Name of the Award
2. Subject in which to be considered
3. Year
4. Name and designation of the scientist in full (underline surname)
5. Father’s / Husband’s Name
6. Date and place of birth
7. Marital status
8. Complete postal address
8. Mobile No./email
9. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or Equivalent (in a
tabular form)
S. No.
Degree Institution Year
10. Employment record (in tabular form)
11. Training undergone
12. Foreign visits (period and purpose)
13. When, where and how the research works was conceptualized?
14. Research outcome
15. Likely impact of the work on future science and technology, and in socio-
economic terms.
16. Nature of insight of breakthrough, along with full details of research work.
17. The originality of approach and thinking (descriptive in less than 100
words) as shown in the above.
18. Was any other scientist/s involved in the research project, and if so, name
and address and the nature and extent of involvement may be given.
19. Has the work been published? If so, in which journal/s and what is the
NAAS/International rating of the journal/s.
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20. ISI science citation index if the work has already been published.
21. Patent obtained along with specific details, if any.
22. Whether this research work has been submitted for any other
award/recognition? If so, what was the outcome?
23. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant
aspect of the research work done that you would like to see in citation, if
chosen.
24. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the
person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.
Signature
Signature and Seal
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2. ICAR-Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award
Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences.
2. Sponsor Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
3. Objectives of the Award (i) To recognize outstanding research in agricultural and allied sciences
(ii) To provide incentives for excellence in agricultural research 4. Nature of the Award
This award is primarily meant for agricultural scientists for outstanding contribution in specified areas. A total of four awards are provided under the
award. Each award consists of Rs.5,00,000 in cash besides Memento, Certificate & Citation. Four Awards are assigned one each to the following subject areas:
Four single/individual awards
i. Crop &Horticultural Sciences 1
ii. Natural Resources Management and Agricultural Engineering
1
iii. Animal & Fisheries Sciences 1
iv. Social Sciences 1
Total 4
5. Frequency
Annual
6. Eligibility Criteria
All Indian scientists engaged in agricultural research in the subject areas
mentioned above and overseas Indian scientists working in the areas relevant
to Indian agriculture are eligible for these awards. The research work must be
original and must have been conducted under an integrated, well-focused,
research programme/project in India or abroad. The award is meant for
individual scientist for their extraordinary, original, creative contributions in
advancement of basic sciences concepts, development of new technology and
enhancement of productivity, profitability and sustainability of agriculture, not
restricted to NARS. The applications and the nominations both shall be
accepted. The nominations for the award should necessarily be done by the
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Presidents of Science Academies, Present or former Secretaries of Science
Departments, Vice Chancellors of Agricultural Universities, Directors of
Institutes, IITs/IIMs or an internationally recognized agricultural scientist. The
forwarding/nominating authority may give a precise statement along with their
recommendation regarding the most significant contributions made by the
concerned scientist.
7. Administration of the Award There shall be a judging Committee of 3-5 members, including the Chairperson
and at least one member from outside the NARS, to evaluate the applications’/nominations and make recommendations to the Council. The
Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR. 8. Evaluation Criteria (relative score)
1) Conceptual clarity and originality of the research work (15) 2) Scientific, technological and socio-economic relevance (15)
3) Significant Advancement in Science/Technology generated/varieties developed/ Patents obtained, etc. (15)
4) Quality of research publication, Research papers published in journals with
NAAS Rating of ≥ 6 (15) 5) Citation as seen in ISI Citation Index best research publications (15)
6) Impact of Research work done (15) 7) Potential of research findings for increasing agricultural production,
productivity, profitability and sustainability in the relevant agricultural system (10)
9. Procedure: Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once
every year. Nominations/applications in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the
draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded. Nominations could be made by academicians of eminence in Science
&Agriculture. Self-nominations will also be accepted. 10. Presentation
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee scientists shall give presentations on achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardees shall be publicized widely through press and
electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/ Nomination Form for ICAR-Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences
1. Name of the Award
2. Subject in which to be considered
3. Year
4. Name and designation of the scientist in full (underline surname)
5. Father’s / Husband’s Name
6. Date and place of birth
7. Marital status
8. Complete postal address
9. Mobile No./email
10. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent (in a
tabular form)
11. Employment record (in tabular form)
12. Training undergone
13. Foreign visits (period and purpose)
14. When, where and how the research work was conceptualized?
15. Significant Research work carried out (Advancement in Science/technology generated, varieties developed/new concepts developed and accepted) (not
more than 5 pages)
16. What were the socio-economic, technological and scientific relevance of this
work?
17. List the Principal associate scientists at various stages of the research work?
18. What is the potential value of the research results in increasing production, productivity, profitability and sustainability of agricultural enterprises in the relevant field (with clear evidence)? Or significant advancement in science
19. Impact of the results obtained in quantifiable and verifiable terms
20. Research publications: List Research papers in bibliographic format with NAAS
rating (Include publication having NAAS Rating of ≥ 6.0 only)
21. Citation for twenty most important publications based on ISI Science Citation Index
22. Patent obtained, if any.
23. Whether this research work has been submitted for any other
award/recognition? If so, what was the outcome?
24. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant aspect of the research work done that you would like to see in your citation, if chosen
S.No. Degree Institution Year
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Place Date Signature of applicant/nominee
25. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.
26. Certificate and Forwarding note by the Head of the Institution at which the research work being presented for the award was carried out or of Nominator
Signature and seal
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3. ICAR- Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award
2. Sponsor of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
3. Objectives of the Award To recognize the talented young scientists who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their research programmes. They should have
exceptional creativity based on a track record of significant contribution to research and potential to facilitate use of their expertise to further high-quality
research in their areas of specialization.
4. Nature of the Award
The award is exclusively meant for individual young scientists. A total of four individual awards have been provided. An individual award under the award
will consist of Rs.100,000 in cash besides Memento, Certificate and Citation, a challenge project for three years with budgetary provision of Rs.10.0 lakh per year+ Rs.5.0 lakh for foreign training (3 months). The challenge project and
foreign training will be administered/monitored by the Concerned Subject Matter Division of ICAR. The foreign training would be sponsored only if it is
considered necessary by the ICAR and will be limited to the extent of Rs.5 lakhs.
A total of four awards will be given across the disciplines in agricultural and allied sciences; limited to only one award in any discipline. Subject areas for
the award shall be as follows: 1) Crop & Horticultural Sciences-1 2) Natural Resource Management & Agricultural Engineering-1
3) Animal & Fisheries Sciences-1 4) Social Sciences-1
5. Frequency: Annual
6. Eligibility Criteria
All young scientists who possess a doctoral degree are below forty years* of
age, hold a regular teaching, research, extension education job in the ICAR-SAU system of institutions and engaged in research in the designated subject
area for at least five years continuously are eligible for consideration. Awardees will be required to work on the project for a minimum period of three years and would not be eligible to apply for post outside of ICAR system during the
duration.
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7. Administration of the Award
The award will be administered by the Council through the Award Cell. There shall be a Judging Committee consisting of 3-5 members, including the
chairperson appointed by the Director-General, ICAR. The Committee will evaluate the nominations, identify the outstanding young scientists and make recommendations to the Council. The awardees will have to submit a challenge
project under guidance of Division of Agricultural Education at ICAR Headquarter.
Proposed Challenge Research project: Statement of the research problem with specific objectives
Socio-economic, scientific, technological relevance and priority Plan of work and key technologies proposed to be used in the investigations
Key infrastructural and instrumentation facilities required Estimated time-frame with milestones in the completion of the project work Expected outcomes
The project should indicate Objectively Verifiable Indicators (OVI)/ deliverables for evaluating the achievement of the project on completion
Likely impact of the outcomes.
8. Evaluation Criteria The Young Scientist Award is exclusively meant for individual scientist. The candidates will be judged based on previous research work done in any
discipline of agriculture and allied sciences.
Previous Research Work Done Excluding Masters/Doctoral Thesis Work Research projects/programmes in which participated Level of participation in each project/programmes as leader/associate
Specific objectives and originality of the research projects Socio-economic, scientific, technological, relevance and priority of research
project Principal findings and their socio-economic, technological, scientific
significance
Impact of the research work done Research Publications in Journals with NAAS Rating of 6.0 and above
Score Chart -Lal Bahadur Shastri Award (Year)
Evaluation
Criteria Challenge Research Project Previous
Research performance
Total Score/ Rank
Relevance to National Context & Advancement of Science
Newness of Concept/ Approach
Likelihood of success in meeting the project objectives
Relative Score (20) (15) (15) (50) (100)
* i.e. on 1st Jan. of the year of award. For example, for Lal Bhadur Shastri Award (2020), candidate must be below 40 years of age
on 1st Jan 2020.
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9. Procedure Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once
every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-
Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
10. Presentation:
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee scientists shall give presentations on achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardees shall be publicized widely through press and
electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award
1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist
Award 2. Discipline in which applied
3. Year 4. Name and designation of the scientist in full (underline surname) 5. Father’s / Husband’s Name
6. Date and place of birth 7. Marital status
8. Postal address 9. Mobile No./email 10. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or
Equivalent (in a tabular form)
S.No. Degree Institution Year
11. Employment record (in tabular form)
12. Any other relevant experience/training 13. Details of the Research contributions
14. When, where and how the research work was conceptualized When, where, and how the research work was conducted? In what capacity the applicant participated in various projects/stages of the
research work as Associate Prof./Assistant Prof./Student What was the socio-economic, scientific and technological relevance and
priority of the research project? What were the principal findings and their socio-economic, scientific,
technological significance?
Impact of research contributions.
15. Publications arising from the research work in bibliographical format (list publications in Journals with NAAS Rating of 6.0 or above). Citation for research publications
16. Whether any patents have been taken out/applied for? 17. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant
aspects of the research contributions made that you would like to see in your citation of award, if chosen
18. Whether the research work has also been submitted for any other
award/award/recognition? If so, when, to whom and with what outcome? 19. Details of the proposed research work
Statement of the research problem with specific objectives Socio-economic, scientific, technological relevance and priority Plan of work and key technologies proposed to be used in the investigations
Estimated time-frame and key infrastructural and instrumentation facilities required.
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Where the research work is proposed to be conducted? How the scientist proposes to allocate his/her time between the proposed
Project work and other research/teaching/extension education activities? Cost estimates for the Project.
20. Certificate by the scientist that he/she would abide by the terms of the award
21. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.
Signature
22. Certificate by the Head of the Institution that the necessary facilities would be
provided for carrying out the work given in the proposed/approved project.
Signature and seal
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4) ICAR- Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman
Scientist Award
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist
Award
2. Sponsor of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
3. Objective of the Award
To recognize outstanding research/extension work done by Women
Scientists To encourage women scientists to strive for excellence in agricultural
research and extension
4. Nature of Award
One annual award meant exclusively for outstanding women agricultural
scientist. The award consists of Rs.100,000 in cash, Plaque, Certificate and citation.
5. Frequency: Annual
6. Eligibility Criteria
All women scientists engaged in research in agricultural and allied subjects
/extension in a recognized institution are eligible. The awards are exclusively meant for individual women scientists.
Administration of the Award
The award will be administered by the Council through the Award Cell. There will be a Judging Committee appointed by the DG, ICAR and consisting of 3-5 members including the Chairman. The Committee will evaluate the applications and
make recommendations to the Council. Post award grant will be administered/monitored through Agricultural Education Division.
7. Evaluation Criteria
(i) The significance of the research & extension work. Its scientific, technological and socio-economic relevance and priority (10)
(ii) The specific objective of the work and the preparation of an appropriate
plan of work to achieve those objectives (10) (iii) The organization and conduct of the work (10)
(iv) The most significant findings (25) (v) Number & quality of publications arising out of the research (10) (vi) The concrete recommendations emanating from the research/ extension
work (10) (vii) The acceptability and adoptability of the recommendations by the
intended users (10) (viii) Impact of the work in quantifiable terms (15)
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8. Procedure
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once
every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-
Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
9. Presentation
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee scientist shall give presentation on her achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardees shall be publicized widely through press and
electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Panjabrao
Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist Award
1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman
Scientist Award 2. Year
3. Name of the scientists in full (underline surname)
4. Date and place of birth
5. Father’s / Husband’s Name
6. Marital status
7. Postal address
8. Mobile No./e-mail
9. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent
(in a tabular form)
S.No. Degree Institution Year
10. Employment record (in tabular form)
11. Any other relevant experience/training
12. Details of the research/extension work being submitted for the
award:
(i) When, where and how the research/extension work was
conceptualized?
(ii) What was the scientific, technological and socio-economic
relevance and priority of the project?
(iii) What are the principal results obtained and to what extent they
meet the original objectives of the project?
(iv) Innovations introduced in functioning/trainings organized, if
any.
(v) Actual impact of the work in quantifiable terms.
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(vi) Any other relevant information to assess the quality of the
research/extension work including success stories, if any.
13. List of publications emerging from the research/extension work
along with NAAS rating and citation for 20 most important publications.
14. Details regarding the status of Technology commercialization
15. Details of Patent obtained
16. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most
significant aspects of the research contributions made that you would
like to see in your citation of award if chosen.
17. Whether this research/extension work has been submitted for any
other award/recognition? If so, please give details.
18. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the
award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.
19. Certificate by the applicant.
Signature
20. Certificate and Forwarding note by the Head of the Institution.
Signature and Seal
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5) ICAR- Jawaharlal Nehru Award for Outstanding
Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied
Sciences
a) General Rules Governing the Award: 1) Name of the Award: ICAR- Jawaharlal Nehru Award for Outstanding
Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences.
2) Sponsor:Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
3) Objectives of the Award
- To provide recognition to outstanding original research done by doctoral
degree students - To provide incentive for enhancing the quality of doctoral thesis research
- To promote high quality doctoral thesis research in emerging priority areas
4) Nature of the Award
This award is meant exclusively for doctoral thesis related to agricultural sciences from any Indian University. In addition, a total of eighteen individual
awards have been provided. Each individual award consists of Rs. 50,000 in cash plus a citation and silver medal (Gold polished). The 4 awards will be
given but not more than 1 award in any one of the subject areas:
5) Eligibility:
Any Indian who has completed his Ph.D. degree in agricultural and allied
sciences in the above areas.
The Certificate of the degree/provisional degree must have been obtained during the year preceding the year of the award. A thesis will be considered
only once. The research work must be original and must have a direct bearing on some
relevant aspects of the agricultural production/management systems. The results obtained must have the potential of enhancing the production/
productivity/sustainability of the relevant agricultural
production/management system or substantially advance our knowledge. Must have published/accepted at least two good research papers in a journal
having NAAS rating of 6 and above
i. Crop & Horticultural Sciences (1)
ii. Natural Resource Management & Agricultural Engineering (1)
iii. Animal and Fisheries Sciences (1)
iv. Social sciences (1)
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6) Administration of the Award:
There shall be a Judging Committee consisting of 9 members, with one member from outside the NARS, including the Chairperson appointed by the DG, ICAR.
Wherever deemed necessary the Judging Committee may identify a panel of experts to assist it in the evaluation of the applications. Taking into consideration the evaluation by the experts the Judging Committee shall
evaluate the theses and make recommendations to the Council.
7) Evaluation Criteria Conceptual clarity and coherence of the research problem Scientific, technological and socio-economic relevance and priority of the
research problem Compilation, analysis and interpretation of existing literature, quality of
illustrations and photographs Organization of research work. Complementarily of the various experiments
and investigations and their integration into a logical plan of work
Conduct of the research programmes: Scientific soundness and technological modernity of the experimental methods and logical planning
Scientific validity and accuracy of the analysis of experimental data Principal findings: To what extent do they meet the objectives of the
research programme In what way the findings constitute a significant advance in our knowledge
and understanding or help improve productivity and sustainability
Research papers published, and their quality as judged by the NAAS rating Patents copyrights applied and accepted
8) Evaluation Criteria for Jawaharlal Nehru Award Applications
(Year)
Sr.
No
Point Relative
score
1. 1) Priority area in the field of subject of major specialization and
socio-economic relevance (5)
2) Conceptual clarity and coherence of research problem (Does
the title address the specific research or a general mention of the
literature) (3)
3) Summary- reflects the claimed excellence and to be the first of
its kind in research. Does it meet the objectives? (5)
13
2. Review of Literature: A critical review and analysis of citing of
work, interpretation of existing literature
10
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Does it take the reader to the conclusion that the research topic is
important and vital
3. Is the problem identification
a) Researchable proposition?
b) Answers to questions posed
c) Is a sequel to the field problem?
d) Does it have deliverables out of work
e) Were any special tools, specially developed for research work
10
4. Materials and methods
a) Techniques (2)
b) Procedure (2)
c) Scientific soundness (2)
d) Technological modernity/ instrumentation tools latest to
support the research (3)
e) Design of the experiment (2)
f) Statistical analysis of data (4)
15
5. Results & discussions
a) Presentation, documentation, interpretation
b) To what extent the results meet the objectives
c) In what way the results constitute a significant advance
20
6. Placement quality of tables, diagrams/ models field data problem
analysis
7
7.
Structuring of discussion
a) Does it discuss the questions posed in the review (5)
b) Does it provide solutions and help productivity of sustainability
(5)
10
8. 1) Techno gram/ technology/ process/ product development
2) Publication (after the first one) from the thesis research
3) Patent etc.
15
9) Procedure:
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Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The
Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-
Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
10) Presentation: The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardees shall give presentations on their achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardee scholars shall be publicized widely through
press and electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/ Nomination Form for ICAR- Jawaharlal Nehru
Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in
Agricultural and Allied Sciences
1. Name of the Award 2. Subject area in which application is to be considered 3. Year
4. Name of the student in full (underline surname) 5. Date and place of birth
6. Marital status 7. Present citizenship 8. Present postal address
9. Mobile no./email 10. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent
(in a tabular form)
S.No. Degree Institution Year
11. Date on which Qualifying Examination passed 12. Transcript of the course work done, if any, as part of the doctoral degree
programme. (enclose photocopy) 13. Was the thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirement of the
Degree? Yes/No
14. Date on which successfully completed thesis viva voce examination. 15. Details of the thesis research submitted for the award
(i) Title of the thesis (ii) Department/Division/Institution where research work was done (iii) Institution/University to which thesis was submitted as a part of the
doctoral degree programme. (iv) Name and Designation of the thesis supervisor
(v) Research problem: Brief description, scientific, technological, socio-economic relevance and priority (limit to 1 page)
(vi) What standard methods and modern procedures were used in the
experimental work? (limit to one page) (vii) Were any special tools/procedures specially developed for the thesis
research. Yes/No if yes give information (limit to one page) (viii) Briefly describe the significant results obtained? (not more than 3
pages) (ix) In what way these results have made an original contribution to
science and have impact
(x) List the publications (published/accepted) that have arisen from this research work giving the NAAS rating (Please do not include the
publication that have been submitted or papers presented published in Seminars/symposia/conferences etc.)
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(xi) Soft copy in PDF format and a hard copy need to be submitted otherwise application will not be considered.
16. Whether any patents have been taken/applied for
17. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant aspects of the research work done that you would like to see in your citation of award, if chosen.
18. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.
19. Certificate by the student
Signature
20. Certificate by the supervisor that the information submitted has been verified and true
Signature 21. Forwarding note by the Head of the institution
Name and Designation
Seal
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III. National Awards for Application of Agricultural
Technologies
1) ICAR Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied
Sciences
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences.
2. Sponsor: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
3. Mission statement
To recognize encourage and promote the understanding that practical and useful research would normally have to be interdisciplinary in approach.
4. Objective of the Award
To recognize and incentivize outstanding inter-disciplinary team research.
5. Nature of the Award
This award is exclusively meant for interdisciplinary teams of scientists jointly planning and implementing integrated programme/project of research.
6. Frequency: One Annual Award.
7. Eligibility Criteria
All agricultural scientists engaged in interdisciplinary team research in India in the specified subject areas are eligible. The team must have scientist-level
representation from a minimum of three well-recognized disciplines and may also have technical officers (T6 and above). They must have been working on an integrated research project dealing with an inherently interdisciplinary
problem in a system based, problem solving mode. Agricultural Scientists outside NARS are also eligible if they meet the eligibility criteria as mentioned
above.
8. Administration of the Award A judging committee consisting of at least two members from outside NARS,
shall be constituted by DG, ICAR to evaluate the nominations, identify outstanding entries and makerecommendations to the Council. The team
leader will get 25% of the award money, if he/she is not director of the institute. At least 10% of the award money should be reserved for the nonscientist assistants. Remaining scientists share the award equally. If
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Director of the Institute is the team leader, his/her share in the award would be limited to 15%.
9. Evaluation Criteria (relative score)
(a) Inherently interdisciplinary nature of the research problem (10)
(b) Technological, socio-economic relevance and priority of the research project (15)
(c) Integrated organization and complementary quality of the tasks taken up by individual members of the team (15).
(d) Principal outcome of the research work and their potential in meeting the
core objectives of the research project (15) (e) Acceptability of the recommendation by the users (10).
(f) Actual impact of the recommendations on the production, productivity, profitability and sustainability of the target system (15)
(g) Quality of the publications arising out of the research work done (10).
(h) Proof that the project was conceived and sanctioned as an inter-disciplinary project (10).
10. Procedure
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once
every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and
make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
11. Presentation of Award: The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee scientists shall give presentations on achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardees shall be publicized widely through press and
electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR-Nanaji Deshmukh
ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team
Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences
1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences
2. Year 3. Name and designation of the Team Leader including the associates,
if any in full (underline surname)
4. Father’s / Husband’s Name, date and place of birth
5. Marital status
6. Postal address 7. Mobile No./e-mail of the team leader and all members 8. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent (in a
tabular form)
S.No. Degree Institution Year
9. Employment record (in tabular form) 10.Any other relevant experience/ training 11.Details of the research work submitted for the award
i When, where and how the research project was conceptualized? ii Inherent nature of the Research Problem for Inter Disciplinary Team Effort.
iii Socio economic, technological and scientific relevance and priority of the research project
iv Organizational procedures established, and tasks assigned to members of the
team v Principal outcome of the research project
vi Expected potential of the outcome in enhancing the production, productivity, profitability and sustainability of the target system
vii Concrete recommendations arising out of the project work
viii Acceptability and adoption of the recommendations by the target users ix Actual impact of the recommendations on improving the production,
productivity and profitability of the relevant system x Any concrete advantage derived from adopting the interdisciplinary approach xi Quality of publication arising out of the research project
12.Whether any patents have been taken out or applied for? If so, details thereof
13.Whether the research work has earlier been submitted for any recognition, awards etc.? If so, when, to whom and with what outcome?
14.Particulars in respect of every other member of the team (in separate sheet)
15.Documentary proof that the project was conceived and sanctioned as an interdisciplinary project and the date thereof.
16.Details of non-scientist assistants in the team.
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17.Certificate by the team leader
Signature
18.Certificate by the Head of the Institution where research was done
signature and seal
19.Forwarding note by the Head of the Institution
Signature and seal
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4. ICAR-Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for Outstanding Research in Tribal Farming Systems
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for Outstanding
Research in Tribal Farming Systems.
2. Sponsor Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
3. Objective of the Award
To provide recognition to outstanding research done aimed at improving the
biological resources and livelihoods in tribal areas for the improvement of tribal farming systems with a view to bringing improved livelihood and nutritional
security to tribes.
4. Nature of the Award
The award is primarily meant for any person or team (with two or three associates, if any) engaged in applied research and its applications in tribal
areas of the country aimed at improving the biological resources and livelihoods. Original work directly applicable to tribal farming system.
Two awards of the value of Rs.1,00,000 (One Lakh Only) in cash, Memento, Certificate & Citation + Provision of equal amount for study on related subject
in geographical area. The approved research related work shall be completed in one year and the report may be submitted to the Technical Coordination Unit of ICAR.
5. Frequency
One Annual Award
6. Eligibility Criteria
Any person or a team working in tribal areas of the country and engaged in applied research / extension work aimed at improving the biological resources /
Livelihood and nutritional security of farmers/ entrepreneurs is eligible. The work must have been carried out in the tribal dominated (tribal population
of over 60%) area for a minimum period of three years.
7. Administration of the Award There shall be a Judging Committee of 3-5 members, including the chairperson,
constituted by the DG, ICAR to evaluate the nominations, identify the outstanding entries and make recommendations to the Council. The Committee will also suggest an area of work i.e. to be completed in a year.
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8. Evaluation Criteria (relative score)
Scientific validity; and technological and socio-economic relevance (20); Value of research outcome/system evolved in improving the production,
productivity, profitability and sustainability of specific tribal farming systems (20).
Acceptability and adoption by the tribal farmers, and others concerned of
the recommendation made (20). Actual impact of the recommendations on enhancing tribal biological
resources (20). Quality of publications arising out of the research work.
9. Procedure
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries,
and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been
received, no award will be awarded. 10. Presentation
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee scientists shall give presentations on achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardees shall be publicized widely through press and
electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/ Nomination Form for ICAR- Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award:
1. Name of the Award
2. Year of the Award 3. Name of the scientist including the associates, if any, in full (underline
surname) 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name 5. Date and place of birth
6. Marital status 7. Postal address
8. Mobile No./e-mail 9. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent (in a
tabular form)
S.No. Degree Institution Year
10. Employment record (in tabular form)
11.Any other relevant experience 12. Details of the research / extension work in tribal area submitted for the award
not exceeding 20 pages.
i. How the research / extension work was conceptualized? ii. Salient features of the approach for tribal farming system improvement. iii. Tribal villages / tribal farmers targeted.
iv. How the research/Extension work was organized? v. Socio-economic profile at the start of the work of the area.
vi. What were the principal milestones reached in the progress of research / extension work in tribal area?
vii. Impact of the work done in area on
- Technology dissemination and adoption - Productivity enhancement
- Income enhancement - Nutritional improvement - Socio-economic profile of tribal farmers of the region targeted
under the project. viii. Success stories documented
ix. Trainings organized x. How has the technology dissemination become sustainable? xi. Publications, if any
xii. Innovations introduced
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13. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant aspects of the research /extension contribution made that can be included in
citation of award in case selected.
14. Name and designation of the associate scientists along with brief account of the specific contribution made by each separately in personal data sheet (copy enclosed).
15. Whether the nominee/associate has submitted any part/whole of these findings for recognition / award to any other organization? If so, what is the outcome?
16.Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.
17.Certificate by the nominee.
Signature
18. Certificate & forwarding note by the Head of the Institution where the research
work was done.
Signature
Name & Designation
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5. ICAR- Swami Sahajanand Saraswati outstanding Extension Scientist Award:
a) General Rules Governing the Award
1. Name of the Award: ICAR-Swami Sahajanand Saraswati outstanding Extension Scientist Award
2. Sponsor: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
1. Objective of the Award
To provide recognition to outstanding agricultural extension work done by
agricultural scientists and teachers in the ICAR-SAU system
To provide incentive for excellence in agricultural extension methodology and education work
2. Nature of the Award
The award is exclusively meant for individual extension scientist/teacher. One
individual award has been provided. An individual award would consist of Rs.100,000/- incash, Plaque &citation. Two awards have been assigned across
the disciplines in agriculture & allied sciences. 3. Frequency: Annual
4. Eligibility
All agricultural scientist/teacher engaged in extension work education work in the ICAR-SAU system are eligible. Scientists and other functionaries working at equivalent levels of responsibility in the ICAR-assisted programmes outside the
ICAR-SAU system are also eligible. The terminal stages of the extension education/work submitted for the award, including its impact assessment must
have been completed during the five years preceding the year of the award. 5. Administration of the Award
There will be a Judging Committee consisting of 3-5 members, including the chairperson, and appointed by the DG, ICAR. The Committee will evaluate the
nominations and make recommendations to the Council. No award may be given if none of the entries received are judged to be outstanding.
6. Evaluation Criteria (relative score) (i) The concept and organization of the extension education/project under
which the work submitted for the award has been undertaken (5).
(ii) The specific objectives of the project work e.g. change in knowledge,
skills, attitudes; adoption of recommended technology, etc. (5).
(iii) The technological and socio-economic relevance (10).
(iv) Any innovation made in the available methodology (15).
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(v) The impact on the knowledge/skills/attitudes/adoption of the direct
contacts and the methodology used for impact evaluation (15).
(vi) Impact on the production/productivity/profitability/sustainability of the
relevant enterprises of direct contacts (15).
(vii) The diffusion of the impact to neighbours of the direct contacts (10).
(viii) Problems encountered, and solutions found (8).
(ix) Refinement of the messages/technologies and the methodologies used if
any (7)
(x) Suggestions for policy decisions for the improvement in the technology
transfer environment in the relevant agricultural production system (5).
(xi) Publications based on the project work (5).
7. Procedure
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once
every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-
Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
8. Presentation
o The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held
on the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or
on any other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
o The awardee shall give presentation on the achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
o The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press
and electronic media and other communication channels.
b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Swami Sahajanand Saraswati outstanding Extension Scientist
Award: 1. Name of the Award 2. Year
3. Name and designation (in full (underline surname) 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name
5. Date and place of birth 4. Marital status
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5. Postal address, Mobile No./e-mail 6. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or Equivalent
(in a tabular form)
S.No. Degree Institution Year
7. Employment record (in tabular form) 8. Any other relevant experience/training
9. Details of the extension education work submitted for the award When, where and by whom the project work was conceptualized? Was any diagnostic survey undertaken to provide a basis for the
formulation of the project? If so, what were its salient findings? Specific objectives of the project
Socio-economic and technological relevance of the project objectives The methodology used for implementing the project The salient outputs of the project
The impact of the project on the knowledge, skills, attitudes and adoption rate of recommended technologies by the target population
The impact of the project on the production, productivity, profitability and sustainability of the relevant agricultural production systems
The diffusion of the project among thefarmers/ entrepreneurs of the
target area. Problems encountered, and solutions found
Suggestions for policy initiatives 10. Publications based on the project work 11. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant
aspects of the extension education work done that you would like to see in your citation of award, if selected for the award.
12. Certificate from the Scientist 13. Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the
person is employed in ICAR and any other Government
Organization.
Signature .
15.Certificate that the information furnished is verified and true along with the recommendation by the head of the institution where project work was carried out.
Name and Designation
Signature and seal
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6. Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research and Application in Dry Land Farming Systems
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research and
Application in Dry Land Farming Systems.
2. Objective of the Award o To provide recognition to outstanding research and application leading to
improvement of dry and farming system and water conservations.
o To provide incentives for outstanding research application in dry land farming system& water conservation.
o To promote outstanding research and application in priority aspects of dry land farming systems&water conservation.
3. Nature of the Award: One Annual Award of Rs. 1,00,000/-with Plaque, Certificate & Citation to a
scientist, extension worker or a small team who has made outstanding contribution in the areas of Water Conservation and dry land farming.
4. Frequency: Annual
5. Eligibility Criteria: All agricultural and allied scientists engaged in research/ technology application
work in dry land farming in India are eligible for the award. The research technology application work submitted for the award must have been undertaken under a well-designed research/application project with well-
defined goals and milestones. The final phase of the work including its held validation and impact assessment must have been completed during the five
years preceding the year of the award. The research/ application work must have made a significant scientific, technological, developmental contribution to the improvement of dry land farming systems. The award is open to
individuals as well as small inter-disciplinary team of the scientists comprising up to six scientists.
6. Administration of the Award:
The award is administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research
through the Award Cell. There shall be a Judging Committee consisting of DG, ICAR and five experts as per details given below:
Composition of the Award Committee: (i) DG, ICAR :Chairman (ii) One scientist from the ICAR-SAU system (NARS) :Member
(iii) One expert from the Dept. Of Agriculture: Member (iv) DDG(NRM), ICAR : Member
(v) An eminent agricultural scientist : Member nominatedby the president, ICAR
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The members at Sl.No.2 and 3 will be nominated by the DG, ICAR. Besides the above a nominee of Basant Rao Foundation would also be part of
the committee. The Committee will evaluate the applications, identify the award-winning entry and make recommendations to the Council. No award
may be given if none of the entries is judged to be outstanding.
7. Evaluation Criteria (relative score): (i) A critical analysis of the socio-economic, scientific, technological and
political aspects of the selected dry land farming system to identify relevant issues for research/ application (10)
(ii) Formulation of the research/application project with well-defined objectives and plan of work (10)
(iii) Significant results obtained and their potential value in meeting the
specified objectives of the project (10) (iv) Concrete recommendations arising out of the research/ application work
(15) (v) The acceptability and adoptability of the recommendations on a wide scale
by various categories of farmers (20)
(vi) Actual impact of the recommendations on enhancing the use-efficiency of rain water as well as the production, productivity, profitability and
sustainability of the relevant dry land farming system (20) (vii) Quality of publications arising out of the research/ development project
(15).
8. Procedure:
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. The
Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the draft citations. Self-
Nominations will also be accepted. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
9. Presentation:
o The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held
on the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or
on any other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
o The awardee shall give presentation on the achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
o The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press
and electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for Vasantrao Naik Award for
Outstanding Research and Application in Dry Land Farming Systems:
1. Name of the Award 2. Year 3. Name of the scientists including the associate, if any, in full (underline
surname) 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name
5. Date and place of birth 6. Marital status 7. Postal address
8. Mobile No./e-mail 9. Educational qualifications beginning with the first-degree or equivalent (in a
tabular form) 10.
S.No. Degree Institution Year
11. Employment record (in tabular form) 12. Any other Relevant Experience/training 13. Details of the research work submitted for the award
A. Analysis of the problems, complexities and constraints in rainfed production systems, which will advance our knowledge in this area, as evidenced by
publications. - When, where and how the research/extension project was
conceptualized?
- When, where and how the project work was undertaken? - Socio-economic, technological, scientific, relevance and priority of the
project work B. Development of improved water conservation and dry land farming
technique(s) as evidenced by publications in research and extension
journals - Specific objectives of the project and the plan of work
- Significant findings and their potential in meeting the goals of the project
- Concrete recommendations arising from the project work
C. Adoption and execution of the technique(s) developed through research and
development by the Department, NGOs, farmers and its extent of spread, as can be assessed from official reports, surveys, media reports, etc. 1. Actual impact of the recommendations in improving the production,
productivity, profitability and sustainability of the relevant dry land farming system.
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2. Publications with NAAS rating of over 6.00 arising from the project work and impact.
3. Any patent taken/Accepted
12. A concise statement (about 150 words) highlighting the most significant aspects of the research contributions made that you would like to see in your citation of award if chose.
13.Whether the research/application work submitted here has also been submitted to any other organization for recognition/award? If so, what is the
results? 14.Name, designation and discipline of associate scientists, if any, along with brief
account of the specific role each played in the implementation of the project.
For detailed personal data on associate scientist, use separate sheets (copy attached).
15.Copy of the Annual Immovable Property Return (year of the award) if the person is employed in ICAR and any other Government Organization.
16.Certificate by the scientist Signature
17.Certificate forwarding note by the Head of the Institution.
Name and Designation
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IV: National Award for Innovations and
Technology Development by Farmers
1) ICAR- Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar
a) General Rules Governing for the Award:
1) Name of the Award: Jagjivan Ram Abhinav Kisan Puruskar/Jagjivan
Ram Innovative Farmer Award.
2) Sponsorship of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research
3) Objective: To recognize contribution of innovative farmer for initiatives in development adoption, modification and dissemination of improved technology
and practices for increased income with sustainability. 4) Number of Awards and Frequency: Three annual awardsof Rs.1,00,000 in
any of the areas of agriculture and allied sciences
5) Area of Award The award will be for the creative approach–Innovativefarming, technological
acceptance, contribution in enhanced productivity, farming attributes shown
by a farmer. This may involve activities like farmers’ innovation in resource conservation and enhancement, germplasm collection and conservation of
plant, animals and fish species or Management Practices, Soil and Water Management/Conservation, Development of Appropriate Tools and Equipment, Innovations in Dry Farming Technique/Practices, New Improved Food and
Feed Products and Control of Diseases among Plant/Animals, processing of agricultural produce & marketing.
6) Administration of the Award
A 5-member Judging Committee including one representative farmer will be nominated by the DG, ICAR to make suitable recommendations. In case no suitable application is received, the award shall not be given.
7) Eligibility Criteria
Any farmer who has been involved himself/herself for at least 10 years in agriculture and livestock operations and other allied activities.
8) Criteria of Selection
Criterial of Award and the relative weightage.
Sr.
No.
Criteria Relative Weightage
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1 New knowledge/package of
practices/management strategies/ additional information to the existing one
20
2 Additional income to the individual farmer/farming community
20
3 Saving of resources/inputs
15
4 Breaking technology transfer barriers 10
5 Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests
10
6 Bringing out radical changes in management
packages in resulting in productivity enhancement from land or animals and
processing, value addition, and marketing
15
7 Acknowledgement in the form of awards &
recognitions received by the farmer
10
Total 100
9) Procedure for Nomination: Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb once every year. Nominations in the
prescribed format will be made online. Agricultural Production Commissioners /Secretaries/Directors of Agri./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture, Vice-Chancellors
of agricultural universities/ Directors of ICAR Institutes will identify and nominate the farmers in their area ofjurisdiction and forward the authentic information to the Council. Self-nominations shall also be permitted. The Judging Committee
will scrutinize the claims and decide the award on merit. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
10) Presentation of the Award:
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held
on the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or
on any other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee shall give presentation on the achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press
and electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Jagjivan Ram Abhinbav Kisan Puruskar
1. Name of the Award 2. Year of Award
3. Name of the Farmer 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name 5. Marital Status
6. Date and place of birth 7. Postal address, Mobile No./e-mail
8. Formal/informal education 9. Resources owned by Farmer
(i) Land (ha)
(ii) Water bodies with irrigation capacity (iii) Animal Resources including fish and Poultry
(iv) Farm Machinery
10. Area Under
(i) Field Crops (ii) Horticultural Crops
(iii) AgroforestryApiculture/Sericulture (iv) Dairy/Poultry/Fisheries/Duckaries/Piggaries (specify unit)
11. New Technologies developed 12. New Technologies adopted in Farming (List only) 13. Technologies modified if any
14. Activity wise income, cost-benefit ratio, gross and net income year-wise for previous five years
(i) Field crops (ii) Horticulture crops (iii) Livestock
(iv) Fisheries (v) Any other
15. Productivity Levels achieved in major income generating activity during the last five years.
16. What improvement have been affected for productivity, profitability and
sustainability - enhancement. 17. Any spread effect on Fellow Farmers (Give brief account in one page).
18. Innovative interventions inducted in the system of production and management and effects
19. The contribution of the farmers in terms of
i. New package of practices / management strategies ii. Saving or resources / inputs
iii. Breaking technology transfer barriers iv. Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests
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v. Bringing about radical change in management packages / in contributing record production from land, water or animals
Recognition received at the Block / District /State level and Other sources
20. Extent of publicity of his / her innovations / contributions / success story 21. Any other relevant information (documentary proofs through photos,
publications, CDS, certificates, medals and awards, etc.)
(Signature of the farmer)
Recommendation of Agricultural Production Commissioners
/Secretaries/Directors of Agril./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/sericulture, Vice-Chancellors of agricultural universities/ Directors of ICAR Institute will identify and nominate the farmers in their area ofjurisdiction and make nominations
with authentic information under intimation to the Council. .
Signature of Nominating Officer /Designation)
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2) ICAR-N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified
Agriculture
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR-N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified
Agriculture
2. Sponsorship of the Award
Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi
3. Objective To recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified
agriculture.
4. Number of Awards and Frequency.
One annual award of Rs.1,00,000/- in any of the areas of Diversified
Agriculture.
5. Area of Award
The award is for the diversified agriculture activities, which will be given to
practicing farmer for initiating:
(i) New entrepreneurship/enterprises/management strategies/additional
information to the existing one in diversification of Indian agriculture (ii) Additional income to the individual farmer/farming community.
6. Administration of the Award
A five-member Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR including
one representative farmer to assess nominations and make suitable
recommendations.
7. Eligibility Criteria
Any farmer self-involved in diversified rural activities/enterprises such as
Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Rural Artisans/Handicraft activities for
at least 10 years.
8. Criteria of Selection
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Criterial of Award and the relative weightage for it.
Sr. No.
Criteria Relative Weightage
1 New knowledge/package of practices/management strategies
20
2 Additional income to the individual farmer/farming
community
10
3 Saving of resource/inputs
10
4 Horizontal spread of the technology among the
farming community of the area/ breaking technology transfer barriers
10
5 New strategy for prevention of outbreak of diseases
and pests
10
6 Bringing about radical change in management packages resulting in production and income from land or animals
15
7 Possible impact of the large-scale adoption of the
technology on the environment
10
8. Awards & Recognitions received by the farmers
15
Total 100
9. Procedure for Nomination
Applications for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb every year.
Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made online. Agricultural Production Commissioners / Secretaries/ Directors of Agri./ Hort./ A.H./ Fisheries/ Sericulture Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of ICAR
Inst./ATARI Directors /NGOs, other organizations connected with plant and animal sciences will identify and nominate the farmers in their area of
jurisdiction and forward the authentic information to the Council. Self-nominations shall also be permitted. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the
council along with the draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be awarded.
10. Presentation of the Award
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held
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on the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or
on any other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee farmer shall give presentation on the achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardee shall be publicized widely through press
and electronic media and other communication channels.
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c) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR-N.G. Ranga Farmer Award
for Diversified Agriculture:
1. Name of the Award 2. Year of the Award
3. Name of the Farmer/Entrepreneur 4. Father’s / Husband’s Name
5. Marital Status & Gender 6. Date and place of birth 7. Postal address, Mobile No./e-mail
8. Formal/informal education 9. Resources owned by Farmer
(i) Land (ha) (ii) Water bodies with irrigation capacity (iii) Animal Resources including fish and Poultry
(iv) Farm Machinery (v) Area Under
(vi) Field Crops (vii) Horticultural Crops (viii) Agro-forestry
(ix) Dairy/Poultry/Fishery/Duckary/Piggery (specify unit) 10.New Technologies developed
11.New Technologies adopted in Farming (List only) 12.Technologies modified if any
13.Activity wise income, cost-benefit ratio, gross and net income year-wise for previous five years
i. Field crops
ii. Horticulture crops iii. Livestock
iv. Fisheries v. Any other
14.Productivity Levels achieved in major income generating activity during the last
five years. 15.What improvement have been affected for productivity, profitability and
sustainability - enhancement. 16.Any spread effect on Fellow Farmers (Give brief account in one page). 17.Innovative interventions inducted in the system of production and management
and effects 18.The contribution of the farmers in terms of
i. New package of practices / management strategies ii. Saving or resources / inputs iii. Breaking technology transfer barriers
iv. Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests v. Bringing about radical change in management packages / in contributing record
production from land, water or animals vi. Recognition received at the Block / District /State level and vii. Other sources
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19.Extent of publicity of his / her innovations / contributions / success story 20.Any other relevant information (documentary proofs through photos, publications,
CDS, certificates, medals and awards, etc.) (Signature of the farmer)
Recommendations by Agriculture Production Commissioners / Secretaries / M.D’s /
Director of Agriculture / Horticulture / Animal Husbandry/ Fisheries / Sericulture /
vice-chancellors of AUs / Directors of Extension / Research / ICAR Institutes / ATARIs
/ Head of NGO’s.
(Signature/address of Nominating Officer)
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3) ICAR- Haldhar Organic Farmer Award
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1.Name of the Award: ICAR-Haldhar Organic Farmer Award
2.Sponsorship of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New
Delhi
8. Objective: To recognize outstanding contribution of organic farmers
4. Number of Awards and Frequency
One annual award of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh only) for excellence in
organic farming), Memento, Citation & Award Certificate
5.Area of Award
(i)Entrepreneurship and enterprise development/ management strategies/
additional information/ practices generated in practicing and promoting organic
farming.
(ii)Establishing linkages especially in respect to product certification and
marketing
(iii)Additional income to the individual farmer/ group of farmers
6. Administration of the Award
A five-member Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR including
one representative farmer to assess nominations and make suitable
recommendations.
7. Eligibility Criteria
Any farmer involved in organic farming/ activities in field crop/ horticultural
crops/ medicinal crops/ milk products etc., with an experience of 5 years in
organic farming including certification period.
Criteria of Award and the relative weightage
Sr. No.
Criteria Relative Weightage
1 Linkages with product certification agencies/ market
10
2 New knowledge/ package of practices/ 10
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management strategies developed
3 Additional income to the individual farmer/
farming community
10
4 Saving of resource/ inputs
10
5 Enrichment of soil health 10
6 Breaking technology barriers 10
7 Development of strategy for prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests
10
8. Change/ improvement in packages of practices 15
9. Awards & Recognitions received by the farmer
15
Total 100
8. Procedure for Nomination
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb
every year. Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made
online. Agricultural Production Commissioners/ Secretaries/ Directors of
Agril./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture, Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of
ICAR Institutes/ATARIs /NGOs, other organizations connected with agriculture
will identify and nominate the farmers in their area of jurisdiction and forward
the nomination after proper authentication to the Council. Self-nominations
shall also be accepted. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations,
identify outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along
with the draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received, no
award will be awarded.
9. Presentation of the Award
The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held
on the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or
on any other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
The awardee farmer shall give presentation on the achievements before an
audience consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists
among other invitees.
The achievements of the awardee farmer shall be publicized widely through
press and electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Haldhar
Organic Farmer Award:
1. Name of the Award
2. Year of the Award
3. Name of the Farmer
4. Marital Status & Gender
5. Date and place of birth
6. Postal address, Mobile No./e-mail, Bank A/c No. with MICR & IFC code
7. Formal/ informal education
8. Resources owned by Farmer
(i) Land (ha)
(ii) Water bodies with irrigation capacity
(iii) Animal Resources including fish and Poultry
(i) Farm Machinery
(ii) Area Under
(iii) Field Crops
(iv) Horticultural Crops
(v) Agro-forestry
(vi) Dairy/ Poultry/ Fisheries/ Duckeries/ Piggeries (specify unit)
9. New Technologies developed
10. New Technologies adopted in Farming (List only)
11. Technologies modified if any
12. Product certification agency to process
13. Marketing system & economics
14. Area under the organic cultivation
15. Cost of cultivation- Rs./ ha., Total production- q/ ha., Gross Income-
Rs./ha, Net Income. Rs./ha
16. Productivity Levels achieved during the last five years
17. What improvement have been affected for productivity, profitability and
sustainability-enhancement
18. Any spread effect on Fellow Farmers (Give brief account in one page)
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19. Innovative interventions inducted in the system of production and
management and effects
20. The contribution of the farmers in terms of
(i) New package of practices/ management strategies
(ii) Saving of resources/ inputs
(iii) Breaking technology transfer barriers
(iv) Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests
(v) Bringing about radical change in management packages/ in
contributing record production from land, water or animals
(vi) Recognition received at the Block/ District/ State level and
21. Extent of publicity of his/ her innovations/ contributions/ success story
22. Any other relevant information (documentary proofs through photos,
publications, CDs, certificates, medals and awards, etc.)
(Signature of the farmer)
Recommendations by Agricultural Production Commissioners/
Secretaries/ M.D’s/ Director of Agri../Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture,
Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of Extension/ Research/ ICAR
Inst./ATARI Directors / Heads of NGOs
(Signature of Sponsoring Officer/ recognition)
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4) ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Krishi
Puraskar
a) General Rules Governing the Award:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya
KrishiPuruskar
2. Sponsorship of the Award: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New
Delhi
3. Objective: To recognize the contributions of marginal, small and landless
farmers for developing sustainable integrated models of farming
4. Number of Awards
Three Awards of Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees One Lakh each), Memento, Citation
&Award Certificate
5. Frequency: Annual
6. Administration of the Award
A five-member Judging Committee will be appointed by the DG, ICAR including
one representative farmer to assess nominations and make suitable
recommendations.
7. Eligibility Criteria: Those farmers including farm women whose family is
dependent on agriculture and those who have developed their small farm as
profitable units-
Criterial of Award and the relative weightage for it.
Sr. No.
Criteria Relative Weightage
1 Contributions towards development of sustainable and integrated livestock/fish based integrated farming system models.
25
2 Focused program on soil health and water conservation.
10
4 Contributions in farm waste management.
10
5 Diversification of farm activities as sustainable and profitable units.
10
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6 Secured income and livelihood security for the family.
15
7 Horizontal spread of the technology/ package of practices among the fellow farmers.
15
8. Awards & Recognitions received
15
Total 100
Small, marginal and landless farmers who are engaged in farming or farming
related activities for the last ten years
8. Procedure for Nomination
Applications/Nominations for the award will be invited during Dec/Jan/Feb
every year. Applications/ Nominations in the prescribed format will be made
online. Agricultural Production Commissioners/ Secretaries/ Directors of
Agril./Hort./A.H./Fisheries/Sericulture, Vice-Chancellors of AUs/ Directors of ICAR
Instt./ATARI Directors /NGOs, other organizations connected with plant and animal
sciences will identify and nominate the farmers in their area of jurisdiction and forward
the nomination after proper authentication to the Council. Self-nominations shall also
be accepted. The Judging Committee will screen the nominations, identify
outstanding entries, and make recommendations to the council along with the
draft citations. If no outstanding entries have been received, no award will be
awarded.
9. Presentation of the Award:
o The announcement of the awards shall be made through letters & personal
mails to the awardees before the Awards Presentation Ceremony to be held on
the Foundation Day of ICAR i.e. 16th July following the year of award or on any
other important occasion as decided by the competent authority.
o The awardees shall give presentations on achievements before an audience
consisting of eminent agricultural and nonagricultural scientists besides other
invitees.
o The achievements of each awardeefarmer shall be publicized widely through
press and electronic media and other communication channels.
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b) Application/Nomination Form for ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay
Antyodaya Krishi Puruskar:
1. Name of the Award: ICAR- Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya
Krishi Puruskar
2. Year of the Award
3. Name of the Farmer
4. Marital Status & Gender
5. Date and place of birth
6. Postal address & Bank name & address, Bank A/c No. with MICR & IFC code,
Mobile No./e-mail
7. Formal/ informal education
8. Most significant achievements along with contributions of the farmer in
terms of
i) New integrated farming systems models developed/ refined
ii) Development/Adoption of resource conservation Technologies
package of practices.
iii) Breaking technology transfer barriers
iv) Prevention of outbreak of diseases and pests
v) Bringing about radical change in management packages/ in
contributing record production from land, water or animals
vi) Recognition received at the Block/ District/ State or country level.
vii) Any other significant contributions.
9. Extent of publicity of his/ her innovations/ contributions/ success stories/
awards/ recognitions won
10. Any other relevant information (documentary proofs in the form of
photographs, publications, digital media coverage links, certificates, etc.
11. Clear cut recommendation of the nominating authority certifying that all
facts have been duly verified and are correct to the best of his/ her
knowledge
(Signature of nodal Office)
Seal
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